Transition
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for May 18, 2026
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Service
Air Force Reserve Command chief honored with massive sword
Another Air Force general now has a large sword. This past week, Lt. Gen. John P. Healy was inducted into the Air Force’s Order of the Sword, the service’s weapon-themed society that honors leaders...
Legacy
The sensational defection of Stalin’s daughter to the US during the Cold War
Chester Bowles did not feel well on March 6, 1967. Bowles, the United States ambassador to India, was home battling the flu when his phone rang.
Health
Practical skills for Veterans to lower suicide risk
You can take steps every day to manage challenges before they build into something bigger Suicide prevention isn’t only about what happens before or during a crisis.
Service
Aircrews safely eject after two Navy jets collide during air show
Four naval aviators ejected from their E/A-18G fighter jets and parachuted safely to the ground after their planes collided in mid-air during an air show.
Service
Navy commissions the USS Cleveland, the last littoral combat ship
Nearly two decades after the first littoral combat ship entered naval service, the final one was commissioned this weekend.
Legacy
Tokens of remembrance: The things we leave behind
Every year, millions of people visit military memorials and cemeteries across the United States. And every year, visitors leave tokens of remembrance behind.
Family
4 signs your workplace does not truly value its people
Dear MilSpouses: It is our intent here at Mighty MilSpouse, to keep it real with you. To provide you with solid, grounded, and best practices based on expertise, experience, and evidence-based...
Health
Whole Health services improve outcomes for Veterans
New data shows Whole Health boosts outcomes and engagement for Veterans Veterans are seeing meaningful improvements in their health and well-being through VA’s Whole Health services.
Service
Ford Carrier Strike Group awarded rare Presidential Unit Citation for Iran War
Thousands of sailors from the Ford Carrier Strike Group were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation today for their active role in the war with Iran, where they dealt with constant threat of enemy...
Service
US, Nigerian troops kill ISIS second in command
American and Nigerian forces killed the Islamic State’s director of global operations in a Friday evening operation, U.S. African Command said.
Family
How to have a seamless family transition during a PCS Move
With May here and summer approaching, the seasonal break from school marks the start of PCS (Permanent Change of Station) moves for military families.
Transition
How VA nurses are enabling access to care
Across the country, nurses at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are leading innovative efforts to ensure Veterans receive timely, high-quality care, no matter where they live.
Service
Pentagon cancels planned deployment of long-range missile unit to Germany
A long-planned deployment of an Army long-range fire battalion to Germany has been canceled, a defense official confirmed to Task & Purpose.
Benefits
The power of connection: why access, not awareness, changes outcomes
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Legacy
History Channel doc revisits boxing’s most politically charged rivalry
Throughout history, there have been moments when sports represented something far greater than athletic competition. As the world drifted toward World War II , the two heavyweight boxing matches...
Health
Marine Corps Veteran embraces first Winter Sports Clinic
Adaptive sports redefine what’s possible Joe Gibson arrived with a mix of curiosity and excitement to the 40th anniversary of the Winter Sport Clinic at Snowmass Village, Colo.
Service
Army orders rifle-mounted smart scopes to down small drones
The Army is buying rifle-mounted smart scopes that soldiers can use to shoot down small drones, similar to the advanced fire control systems being used by Marines.
Health
VA Research Wrap Up: VA announces 2026 Research Week Awardees
As part of the 2026 Research Week, May 11 – 15, VA announced the winners of four prestigious research awards. Under Secretary’s Award for Outstanding Achievement Dr.
Legacy
A nod to NODs and the history of US military night vision
Flip them down slowly, and your worldview will instantly change. Not in a dramatic way, or in a Hollywood CGI slopfest sort of way.